YEARLY HIGH
0.0650 HRK
YEARLY LOW
0.0583 HRK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0621 HRK

2018 KES to HRK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KES to HRK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 0.0650. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.0583.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0067 HRK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0592 to the December average rate of 0.0637, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0650 was down 7.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0706, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 325 HRK
2017 Average 320 HRK
Yearly Trough Low 292 HRK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33.55 HRK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0644
0.0588
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to HRK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0605, compared to 0.0636 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0605
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0636

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0022 HRK (High: 0.0632 / Low: 0.0610). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 HRK (High: 0.0633 / Low: 0.0624).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0639) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0605), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0034 (+5.63%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0639
2017 Avg (August) 0.0605

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0605 0.0583 0.0592
February 0.0605 0.0583 0.0594
March 0.0600 0.0591 0.0596
April 0.0612 0.0594 0.0601
May 0.0632 0.0610 0.0621
June 0.0631 0.0618 0.0626
July 0.0633 0.0624 0.0629
August 0.0650 0.0631 0.0639
September 0.0638 0.0626 0.0632
October 0.0645 0.0634 0.0639
November 0.0646 0.0631 0.0639
December 0.0642 0.0633 0.0637